The Taiwan Industrial Fasteners Institute has executed a strategic memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the National Fastener Distributors Association.

Signed at the 2026 International Fastener Expo in Phoenix, the agreement establishes formal communication channels, facilitates trade visits, and strengthens business matching between Taiwanese manufacturers and North American distributors.

The TIFI partnership with NFDA aims to enhance supply chain integration and assist Taiwanese exporters in navigating international tariff pressures.

Addressing global trade barriers, industry representatives at IFE emphasized the vital security role of fasteners across industrial, automotive, and aerospace sectors. Officials from Arizona said Taiwan ranked as the state’s second-largest trade partner, with bilateral trade surpassing US$21.2 billion.